Serif Normal Wukey 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, newspapers, headlines, classic, literary, formal, refined, text setting, space saving, classic voice, editorial hierarchy, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, crisp, elegant, tight spacing.
This serif design shows a traditional, text-oriented construction with pronounced thick–thin modulation and predominantly vertical stress. Serifs are bracketed and tapered, with crisp terminals and a disciplined, upright stance. Proportions run on the condensed side, producing a compact rhythm and efficient line fit, while round letters remain controlled rather than expansive. Lowercase forms keep a steady, workmanlike texture, with clear two-storey a and g, compact bowls, and relatively narrow apertures that reinforce the tight, editorial color.
It fits editorial typography well, especially for magazines, book interiors, and newspaper-style layouts where a traditional serif voice and economical width are useful. The strong contrast and condensed build also make it effective for display lines, section heads, and pull quotes when a formal, literary tone is desired.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, with an old-style bookish flavor tempered by sharp contrast and a clean finish. It reads as formal and composed rather than playful, suited to contexts that benefit from tradition and seriousness.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly legible serif with a compact footprint and a refined contrast profile, balancing classic book typography cues with a more assertive, narrow rhythm for dense setting and clear hierarchy.
In the sample text, the font maintains a consistent, high-contrast cadence across mixed case and numerals, giving paragraphs a dark, composed color. The condensed proportions and firm serifs create strong verticality and a slightly emphatic presence at larger sizes.